Meaning & use
main
Most important, largest, or central among several related things.
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The main entrance to the museum is on the north side of the building.
Her main concern was finding affordable housing near her new job.
A note on using this word
Main typically modifies concrete nouns like 'road' or 'entrance,' while 'primary' and 'principal' fit more abstract or formal contexts.
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